Jaipur's New Road: The Ultimate Air Travel Hack

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## Game Changer: How a New Road is Reshaping Air Travel for Jaipur Residents!

Tired of expensive flights and long layovers, even for short distances? If you're a resident of Jaipur, you might soon find yourself ditching the local airport for a road trip to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. A brand-new expressway link is changing how people travel, making the drive to Delhi a surprisingly attractive alternative to flying from Jaipur.

Imagine saving a whopping Rs 36,000 on just one family trip! That's exactly what Amit Nagar and his family are doing. They were scheduled to fly from Jaipur to Nagpur via Delhi. But with the new road, they cancelled their Jaipur-Delhi flight leg and opted for a cab directly to IGI Airport. Not only did they save a significant amount of money (a cab costs around Rs 6,000 one-way compared to Rs 48,000 for return flights for four people), but they're also saving precious time.

Amit explains that instead of a stressful 5-6 hour transit time with a connecting flight from Jaipur, they can now comfortably drive to IGI in just 3 to 3.5 hours. This means a more relaxed start to their journey, leaving home later and still arriving well in time for their international flight.

This shift is all thanks to the recently opened spur linkway, which connects Bagrana near Jaipur directly to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. This smooth, fast connection has made the road journey incredibly efficient.

So, what does this mean for Jaipur's own airport? Travel industry specialists are predicting a significant impact. Jaipur airport often struggles with limited direct flights to major cities, and the ones available tend to be pricier. As prominent Jaipur travel agent Sanjay Kaushik points out, fares for routes like Jaipur-Kolkata or Jaipur-Mumbai can be double what you'd pay from Delhi.

"Why would travellers prefer to take flights from Jaipur airport?" asks Kaushik. Even for a one-hour flight from Jaipur, you need to arrive at the airport at least an hour before departure, adding up to 2.5 hours of airport time. Compare that to a 3.5-hour comfortable drive where you pay less and have more flexibility.

This isn't just about individual savings; it's a major shake-up for the entire travel industry in Rajasthan. The new Jaipur-Delhi expressway isn't just a road; it's a game-changer, offering a faster, cheaper, and more convenient way for Jaipur residents to access a wider range of flights from Delhi, potentially reshaping air travel patterns for good.

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